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By Mallory Mattingly
Several Buffalo Bills players will star in Hallmark’s upcoming HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORY Christmas movie.
Per a press release, the movie will feature head coach Sean McDermott along with players including Damar Hamlin, Dawson Knox, Ray Davis, Dion Dawkins, Reid Ferguson, Dewayne Carter and Joshua Palmer.
Bills alumni Jim Kelly, Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas, Scott Norwood and Andre Reed will also appear in the holiday flick.
“We are so excited to have a stellar ensemble cast that is truly an acting dream team,” said Samantha DiPippo, Senior Vice President, Programming, Hallmark Media. “The addition of Coach McDermott along with the current Bills players and alumni gives us the winning combination to bring to life this heartwarming story that celebrates the bonds of family and community and, of course, there’s romance with a touch of Christmas magic.”
Hamlin announced the news of the movie earlier this year.
“What’s up, everybody? Good morning. It’s Damar Hamlin here from the Buffalo Bills with an early Christmas present,” the safety announced on Instagram in March.
“We have big news today. Hallmark Channel and the NFL have selected the Buffalo Bills in the 2025 COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS movie draft,” Hamlin continued. “We’re so excited to celebrate our team, our fans and shout out to Bills Mafia, and our shared love for football and Hallmark Christmas movies. Go Bills. Let’s go.”
As far as actors go, Hallmark has cast Holland Roden, Matthew Daddario, Tony Danza, Tracy Pollan, Caroline Aaron, Steve Schirripa and Patti Murin,.
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Per Variety, an official synopsis of the film reads:
The Quinns and DeLucas have lived next door to each other for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium – the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. With their longtime friendship rooted in being proud members of Bills Mafia, the two clans have enjoyed cherished traditions that revolve around cheering for their favorite team – especially at the holidays when they celebrate the last home game before Christmas.
Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Roden) and the Bills’ VP of Stadium Development Gabe DeLuca (Daddario) have always been close friends, but Gabe has always held a torch for her -a fact obvious to their families (Pollan, Aaron, Schirripa)…and everyone else who crosses their path.
When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Danza) that someone anonymously helped her family get by after he was drafted more than 60 years ago – and that he continues to receive a Christmas gift each year to this day –she decides to find his benefactor and give her uncle a Christmas he’ll always remember.
Aided by Bills Mafia friends of theirs, Morgan and Gabe work together to unwrap the gifter’s identity. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan deepens and in turn, she begins to see him in a new light though neither is daring enough to admit their feelings. Meanwhile, Morgan’s hopes of pulling off her surprise for Uncle Tommy get sacked. That is, until Gabe takes matters into his own hands and uses his connections with the Bills to pull off the surprise of a lifetime for Morgan and both their families that will make this a Christmas they’ll never forget
“The incredible success of last year’s partnership with the NFL and the Kansas City Chiefs far exceeded our expectations,” Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark, said in a statement to Hallmark. “We are thrilled to team up with the Bills this year for a new holiday movie filled with heart, family and the classic Hallmark storytelling that our fans know and love, all set against the special community the Bills franchise has nurtured throughout its storied history.”
“We were honored to be approached by Skydance Sports to participate in this amazing project that will showcase two powerful brands – Hallmark and the Buffalo Bills,” Pete Guelli, Chief Operating Officer, Buffalo Bills, also told Hallmark. “This is just another example of how the Bills brand and our amazing fan base continues to grow across the sports and entertainment landscape. This is an incredible opportunity to feature Western New York and Bills Mafia on the Hallmark platform. It is a privilege to be part of this project, and we hope this film will be a hit during the holiday season!”
HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORY does not have an official release date, so stay tuned for more information!
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